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Article by Ashna Chand

Entertainment Bug

Is video
game a refreshment or an addiction for you?

One may
start playing video games for pleasure and impetus, but it might turn
into hindrance for one’s own regular work. You never know when your
ten minutes’time for playing turns
into sixty minutes. Most of the time, you click on your favourite app
of game thinking to refresh yourself. But, do you actually switch it
off after having played a game once or twice?

Thepopularity of video games
is increasing day by day. Games are fun not only for children, but
all age groups. Once you start enjoying them, this animated world
takes you deep inside it. They certainly have their own benefits and
drawbacks; it’s up to you to choose it as a refreshment or an
addiction.

Recent research shows that 45% of gamers are female
whereas, 55% is male. It isn’t surprising; females have always been
multitalented. Women are smart; they know very well to schedule
their time accurately. However, the fad of these games effects us
badly and we are distracted from our most valued work. Being a
woman, I would like to share my experience here. My friend told me
about a new interesting game and I had never been so crazy for any
video game before.

When
I played this new game, I was swayed by it. I played it excessively;
every time I played it I was curious to play more. Unknowingly and
unwillingly it became my addiction. This gave stress instead of fun
to my mind and body. Finally it made me think; I will not let this be
a glitch for my writing and drawing passions. Creativity is more
important than being lost in any creation. Also, playing a game for a
while and learning focus and its techniques is more beneficial than
playing for long hours blindly and obsessively.

In
present times of advanced technology, every tough job is made easier.
With all the facilities and comforts around us, there are equal
amount of distractions. These can mislead us from our dream path.
One needs to keep a watch on oneself, to avoid diversions and focus
on one’s goal. Are you relating this to yourself? Yes! Everyone
ought to relate. There is no exceptional sector today, machinery and
automation is in every corner of the world.

Some
of the many favorable effects of video games are: Games enhances
creativity, they force each player to play with their innovative
ideas. It means all individuals, whether or not in a creative
profession, get a chance of creation. They are beneficial for vision
and improve hand-eye coordination. Dr. Daphen Maurer of the visual
development lab of Ontario’s McMaster University made a surprising
discovery: People suffering from ´cataracts´ can improve their
vision by playing first person shooter games like Medal of honor and
Call of duty, as they require an extreme amount of attention,
training the visually impaired to view things more sharply. Games
also give relief from mental and emotional issues such as stress,
depression and pain.

The
study on video games by psychologists and government agencies
reflects various harmful issues. Like addiction, aggression,
violence, social development, etc, societal ills are promoted by this
charming gaming world. They might negatively affect one’s physical
health. The constant use of thumb, wrist and eyes can lead to
problems such as eye strain, RSI, etc.

As
said, you have to take the good with the bad. The games are good,
inspiring our creativity, focus, intelligence, management, etc of
which they make the best examples. But, they can also create the
worst impact in our lives, if we take them as addiction. It depends
in the manner you take it; so, be a chooser. No addiction has a
right to ruin our happy life, kick them off if they do so. Life is
also a game. Enjoy!